Graduate School Support: Resources and Services for students at HSU

Grad School Advice Discipline specific advice - If you have not had a discipline specific orientation, contact your program s graduate coordinator for advising. You can locate them via the faculty page of your program s HSU website. Meta-data Librarian: A valuable resource for starting library research (finding the best search terms and data-bases) for theses and MA projects is our meta-data librarian, Brianne Hagen: brianne.hagen@humboldt.edu Work on creating your own narrative to express the value of Arts and Humanities MA degrees and to debunk outdated myths and stereotypes. Think about the audiences you want to speak to and write for in your current and future professional lives and how the MA can help you in this process. - Janet Winston, English Grad Program Coordinator

Student Support Services HSU Basic Needs Website Resources and support for food, housing, technology, physical health, mental health, safety, child-care, disability, and veterans. HSU Basic Needs (humboldt.edu) CARES (Campus Assistance, Response & Advocacy) - supports students who are overcoming extenuating circumstances. This site contains information to assist you in accessing on and off campus resources related to food security, housing needs, mental health services, medical services, alcohol and other drug treatment, and other basic needs. We know that sometimes it can be difficult to access resources on your own, and we are happy to help navigate the process to make it as easy as possible. Dean of Students (humboldt.edu) Office of the Dean of Students -Works with students to promote their success by providing advocacy, support, and services to meet their needs. http://deanofstudents.humboldt.edu/ College of Arts Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHHS): Home | College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences (humboldt.edu) Dave Heise, Associate Dean Fellow, Student Services, CAHSS: david.heise@humboldt.edu

Cultural Resources The Multicultural Center (MCC) is one of the four Cultural Centers for Academic Excellence. Multicultural Center African American Center Latin X Center Native American Center The MCC is a student led organization that directly impacts and supports our diverse student population. Our Mission: The MCC is a dynamic and inclusive learning community that supports students in their academic and personal journeys at HSU. We do this by creating community, a home away from home and a safe place to Explore, Experience, Express, Empower and Engage. The MCC is committed to retention and student success by providing co-curricular opportunities for leadership development, social justice advocacy, identity exploration and cross-cultural learning experiences. We are a student- centered program that fosters acceptance and respect of all people. Stop by the MCC, and let us help you find your space on campus. Our main goal is to make sure that students are able to make HSU their home, and find ways to get involved and invested. We pride ourselves in providing a welcoming space, where we encourage dialogue centered around diversity, social justice, multiculturalism, and inclusion. If you have any questions, or simply want to get more involved, please contact us! For contacts & further info., see: https://mcc.humboldt.edu/

Stress & Relaxation Resources "Stress & Relaxation" Resources" Go to the link below to find various presentations on how to "Stress Less," including videos, apps, websites, suggested relaxation practices, etc. https://counseling.humboldt.edu/stres s-relaxation-resources

Breath Meditation Focus on your breathing Breath slowly & deeply Observe your breath going in / out Pause for a brief moment Depending on the context: Try doing this for just three breaths Try doing this for a couple of minutes If your attention wanders, gently bring it back to your breath You may count: in 1 .out 1, In 2 .out 2 , if it helps, but it is not necessary to do so. Examples of times to Breath: At a scheduled time Just before class Just before a work shift Before bed When experiencing negative mental / emotional states anger, anxiety, sadness etc.

See these 2-3 minute videos: Breath / mindfulness meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-kMJBWk9E0 Mindfulness is a superpower: https://canvas.humboldt.edu/courses/35777/modules/items/517625 Smiling Mind Intro to mindfulness meditation: https://canvas.humboldt.edu/courses/35777/modules/items/517626 SF Schools Transformed by the power of Meditation (clearing the mind): https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/san-francisco- schools-transformed-power-meditation-n276301